Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT

Chanel by Olivier Polge Original
93%

371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDP

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EDT Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2016 Year -
££ Price Tier £
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT
This is Chanel No 5's younger, cooler sibling - a modern, clean, citrusy take on a classic that's still unmistakably Chanel. Expect a fizzy, powdery freshness, but brace yourself for polarising longevity; some love it, others find it too fleeting for the price.
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Our Verdict - 371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDP
371 is tagged on Zag's own site as a Chanel No 5 L'Eau clone, not the generic 'Chanel' its listing title implies - it borrows the aldehydic citrus opening but loses the original's polished, luminous drydown.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDT
371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 20% vs 18%
Lemon 17% vs 17%
Neroli 14% vs 15%
Bergamot 12% vs 11%
Mandarin 12% vs 14%
Orange 11% vs 12%
Lime 11% vs 9%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 40% vs 43%
Jasmine 31% vs 34%
Rose 28% vs 21%
Shared Notes
Musk 29% vs 33%
Orris 26% vs 27%
Cedar 22% vs 22%
Vanilla 21% vs 16%

Accords

Chanel No 5 L'Eau 371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau
100%
Citrus
Floral
90%
61%
Aldehydic
85%
48%
Woody
70%
45%
Musky
60%
56%
Fresh
48%
Powdery
47%
Yellow Floral
47%
Sweet
47%
White Floral
Citrus
100%
Floral
90%
Aldehydic shared
61%
85%
Woody shared
48%
70%
Musky shared
45%
60%
Fresh
56%
Powdery
48%
Yellow Floral
47%
Sweet
47%
White Floral
47%

Performance

Chanel No 5 L'Eau 371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Chanel No 5 L'Eau

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Formal Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and subtle sillage makes it highly suitable for office wear, and its lightness is perfect for casual settings. While it’s elegant enough for formal events, its intimate nature and perceived weak longevity by some make it less ideal for occasions where a bold statement is desired.

371 Chanel No 5 L'Eau

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

The bright, aldehydic citrus opening suits spring and warmer weather best.

Occasions

Best For:
Office
Also Works:
Casual

The clean, polished floral works well for the office and daytime settings.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean aldehydic, woody, musky

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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